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Basslines and Protest Signs Part 90: Happy New 2022
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks at the year ahead.
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Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks at the year ahead.
The Nerds break down some predictions in cannabis for 2022 and we can’t wait to tell you what we see in our futures.
Todays’ investors who aim to perform their best investment in 2022 are attentively watching the entertainment and music industries. Two of the world’s most profitable pools of good deals. If you need quick proof, consider that both industries are reaching their highest records in terms of profits for investors. Moreover, several technology companies invest in the music sector by buying stocks and producing technology products with smart applications for music and musicians. Arabs represent the largest group of investors in today’s financial markets: they know that choosing to invest in stocks of the entertainment and music industries means to, hopefully,… Read more »
If you missed Softcult‘s recent spring tour through the U.S., this news is for you! The Canadian twin duo is coming to North America this fall with special guests Wayside. “We’re looking forward to hitting the road in the USA again, playing some of our favorite cities, and performing songs from our upcoming album for the very first time,” Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn share. “Especially in these times where hateful and ignorant voices feel louder than ever, we’re excited to bring people together to form a supportive community that celebrates otherness and inclusivity, create safe spaces that we can occupy together, and scream… Read more »
Ohhhhhh, man, do we have some new songs for you this Friday! From queer anthems for Pride month to pop-tinged hardcore à la Turnstile’s brand new album Never Enough, and beyond, you’re sure to find something to get down to this weekend. And the fun doesn’t stop there because idobi Radio has you covered 24/7 with sweet alternative tunes. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Ethel Cain — “Nettles” Ethel… Read more »
Why are tickets so expensive these days? What is the latest on the Congressional bill that is supposedly supposed to stop scalpers? Randy Nichols joins me to give YOU the latest and the unfiltered truth one everything going on behind the scenes.
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
Ahead of her packed summer tour schedule, Taylor Acorn has officially released her Survival In Motion deluxe album. The new deluxe LP boasts five new additions: “Final Nail (with Charlotte Sands),” “Greener (with Mitchell Tenpenny),” “Nervous System (with LØLØ),” “Burning House,” and “Hell Of A Show.” She says of the LP, “I always envisioned it having an extended life, and I’m so excited to be able to continue the story. I am so proud of the whole body of work that we have created, and it was such a pivotal project for myself as a writer, as an artist, and… Read more »
April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »
As Donald Trump continues to swing back and forth on tariffs violently, consumers are growing anxious about how supply chain disruptions will impact their budget, among other things. Of course… these upticks in consumer product costs and descent into isolationist policies will deeply impact an already weary music industry. These tariffs will likely impact the price of your concert tickets, all the way to the already overpriced cocktail at the bar. Let’s break it down from instruments and tech needs to live music venue costs. (As of publication, Trump put a 90-day pause on some countries but increased tariffs on… Read more »
